Holistic Dentistry and Amalgam Removal Protocol
When an amalgam filling is drilled or replaced mercury vapour is released and without special measures you would normally inhale and absorb it into your body.
The amalgam turns into fragments and a sludge that splatters over the tissues of the mouth. These tissues are highly absorbent and will take up mercury from the sludge; plus it is very easy to swallow and ingest the amalgam fragments.
In order to minimize exposure to the mercury vapour, all amalgams are replaced following strict protocol that involves the use of rubber dam and medical air.
Rubber dam: is a sheet of rubber which is stretched around the teeth being treated. Holes are punched which allow only the teeth to be worked on to be exposed. It acts as a physical barrier that prevents inhalation of mercury vapour through your mouth. Rubber dam also acts as a shield stopping amalgam particles, water and dental decay contacting tissues of the mouth, thus preventing ingestion and absorption of particles. It is an incredibly simple way to prevent either inhalation of vapour or ingestion of amalgam particles.
The use of rubber dam is one of the most important parts of the amalgam removal protocol. It also allows for more rapid removal of amalgam. Most patients feel more comfortable with rubber dam as they do not end up with a mouth full of amalgam particles.
Medical air: involves the use of a separate air supply that is provided while the amalgam is being removed. This is through a nose piece which supplies medical gasses (sterile air). The best way to prevent nasal inhalation of mercury and amalgam particles is to have positive pressure air flow over the nose and high volume suction in the mouth with a rubber dam applied to the teeth to be worked on.
Special burs: The dental drill uses a variety of tips for differing purposes. Diamond burs grind the tooth. They are smoother and take longer to cut than tungsten carbide burs. They will therefore produce far greater levels of mercury when drilling. It is essential to use carbide burs which shatter the amalgam into large lumps when drilling.
Water: It has been demonstrated numerous times that massive water flow onto the tip of the cutting bur is essential to reduce the level of mercury vapour created in the cutting process. All water used in surgery should be demineralised and filtered.
Air Filtration and Extractors: Air filtration and high volume extractor fans vent the air out from the room quickly, thus minimising inhalation and skin contact with the mercury vapour that may otherwise linger in the surgery.
Supplements such as Vitamin C, Magnesium, Zinc and B Vitamins etc may be recommended in order to support your immune function and detoxification systems before, during and after extensive amalgam removal treatments.
If you want to remove your amalgam fillings you must find a Dentist that can remove them safely using all of the above procedures.
Freeearth recommends commencing a Detox program before safely replacing your amalgam fillings with CH77 & Steffen’s Matrix Clearing Kit for a minimum of 3 months prior to the removal of any amalgam restorations. Even the best dentist will still liberate some mercury in the removal process, and the above Detox program will prevent any further toxic overload.
The Detox program should continue through the procedures and conclude approximately 3 months after amalgam removal treatments. If you would like to know the levels of mercury, other heavy metals and toxic content of your body please see a Freeearth Practitioner and get these levels tested.
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